Robert Glenn Sanders
was born on January 4, 1950 in Kingsport, Tennessee to NJ and Wanda
Sanders. Robert began to attend Pleasant View Baptist Church as a
child and was brought to a saving knowledge of Christ on Easter
Sunday in 1963 under the preaching of Reverend Ralph Cook. On August
28, 1971, he married Glenda Smith, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy
C. Smith.
Robert and Glenda were
members and took an active role in Pleasant View Baptist Church. In
December of 1978, as a member of Temple Baptist Church pastored by
Dr. Jerry Atkins, Bob surrendered to the call to preach. Feeling the
need for further education he enrolled in Covington Theological
Seminary where he received his Doctor of Ministry degree.
Dr. Sanders pastored
the Community Baptist Church in Jonesborough, Tennessee for almost
five years before entering the field of evangelism. He began his
19th year of evangelism in March of 2005. He has preached in most of
the entire eastern United States, Mexico, Jamaica, and Egypt.
Dr. Sanders is known
for his Bible exposition and expository style of preaching. Dr. and
Mrs. Sanders continue to make their home in Kingsport, Tennessee.
They are members of Tabernacle Baptist Church and their pastor is
Dr. Cecil Sturgill.
